Damascene Swartland Syrah 2022
Standard - 75cl
- Vintage2022
- ColourRed
- ProducerDamascene
- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionCoastal Region
- Sub RegionSwartland
- DesignationWO
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN24362742022
- Avg. Critic Score4.7★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
A majestic follow up to the 2021 release, this world class Syrah combines components from the shale soils of Riebeeksrivier and 25% from the granite of Jakkalsfontein. Hauntingly aromatic, it's a red with remarkable energy and vibrancy, flavours of fig, cooked meat, hot stones and tapenade, lots of underlying grip and the faintest whisper of oak. 2025-38
- Drinking Window: 2025 - 2038
- Reviewer Name: Tim Atkin MW
The 2022 Syrah from Swartland comes from mostly shale and schist soils, 25% on granite soils, using 75% whole cluster fruit (the shale using submerged cap during fermentation). Aged in 2,000-liter Austrian oak, this leans more towards red berries, with touches of flint and white pepper with a hint of garrigues coming through with aeration. The medium-bodied palate has finely sculpted tannins. There’s a lovely symmetry and focus here, a gentle but insistent grip with the whole bunches imparting irresistible peppery notes towards the finish. Superb.
- Drinking Window: 2027 - 2050
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin